Indiana Design Manual 2012 - Archive

This edition of the Indiana Design Manual archived December 31, 2012.  

The Design Manual was restructured during 2011 and 2012.  Those chapters that were not rewritten are found in their new part and chapter location but retain their existing chapter number.  View the IDM Chapter Reorganization document for details.

Revisions to the Design Manual occurring from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 have been incorporated into this Indiana Design Manual - 2012.  Users should consult design memoranda for revision details and policy updates.  Stay current on INDOT design standards and policy changes by subscribing to DesignConsultants Listserv.

This page last updated January 21, 2014.

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• Part 1 - Project Design Development

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  Ch. 101  Definitions & Abbreviations

  Ch. 102  Project Development
            1  INDOT Organization (rev. Jan. 2011)
            2  Project Development Process (rev. Jan. 2011)
            3  Project Design Coordination (rev. Jan. 2011)
            4  Transportation Management (rev. Jan. 2011)
            5  Engineering Assessment (rev. Jan. 2011)
            6  Consultant Services Procedures (rev. Jan. 2011)
            7  Environmental Procedures/Design Summary (rev. Jan. 2011)
            8  Public-Involvement Procedures (rev. Jan. 2011)
            9  Permits/Certifications (rev. Jan. 2011)
            12  Interim Design Memoranda (rev. Jan. 2011)

  Ch. 103  Plans Development
           14  Plan Preparation (rev. Sept. 2011)
           15  Drafting Guidelines
           16  CADD Translation Standards

  Ch. 104  Utility Relocation
           10  Utilities (rev. Jan. 2011)

  Ch. 105  Railroad Coordination
           11  Railroad Coordination (rev. Jan. 2011)

  Ch. 106  Aerial/Ground Survey
           22  General Survey Procedures (rev. Apr. 2011)
           23  Electronic Data Collection Survey (rev. Apr. 2011)
           24  Aerial Photo Control Survey (rev. Jan. 2011)
           25  GPS Survey Control Network (rev. Jan. 2011)
           26  Survey Transmittal (rev. Apr. 2011)

  Ch. 107  Geotechnical Procedures
           18  Geotechnical Information for Design (rev. Jan. 2011)

  Ch. 108  Quantities, Provisions, and Cost Estimating
           17  Quantity Estimating (rev. Oct. 2011)
           19  Standard Contract Documents and Unique Special Provisions (rev. Jan. 2011)
           20  Cost Estimating (rev. Jan. 2011)

  Ch. 109  Right of Way
           85  Right-Of-Way Plans Preparation (rev. Feb. 2011)
           86  Access Control (rev. Jan. 2011)

   

• Part 2 - Hydrology and Hydraulics

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  Ch. 201  General Hydrology Information, (July 2012, ref. Design Memo 12-18))
           28  General Information (rev. Jan. 2011, superseded July 2012)

  Ch. 202  Hydrology, (July 2012, ref. Design Memo 12-18)
           29  Hydrology (rev. Jan. 2011, superseded July 2012)

  Ch. 203  Hydraulics and Drainage Design, (July 2012, ref. Design Memo 12-18) 
           30  Channels (rev. Jan. 2011, superseded July 2012) 
           31  Culverts (rev. Jan. 2011, superseded July 2012) 
           32  Bridge Hydraulics (rev. Jan. 2011, superseded July 2012) 
           33  Bridge Deck Drainage (rev. Jan. 2011, superseded July 2012) 
           34  Energy Dissipators (rev. Jan. 2011, superseded July 2012) 
           35  Storage Facilities (rev. Jan. 2011, superseded July 2012) 
           36  Pavement/Drainage Storage Systems (rev. Jan. 2011, superseded July 2012) 
           38  Bank Protection (rev. Jan. 2011, superseded July 2012)

  Ch. 204  Permanent Storm Water Quality Controls, (Oct. 2012)

  Ch. 205  Erosion and Sediment Control, (Oct. 2012, ref. Design Memo 12-22) 
           37  Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (rev. Jan. 2011, superseded Oct. 2012)

   

   

• Part 3 - Roadway

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  Ch. 301  Definitions & Abbreviations

  Ch. 302  Roadway-Design Guidelines
           40  Basic Design Controls (rev. Jan. 2011)
           41  Highway Capacity (rev. Jan. 2011)
           42  Sight Distance (rev. Jan. 2011)
           43  Horizontal Alignment (rev. Jan. 2011)
           44  Vertical Alignment (rev. Jan. 2011)
           45  Cross Section Elements (rev. Jan. 2011)
           50  Economic Analysis (rev. Jan. 2011)
           53  Geometric Design Tables (rev. May 2011)
           54  Geometric Design of Existing Freeways (rev. Feb. 2011)
           55  Geometric Design of Existing Freeways (3R) (rev. Feb. 2011)
           56  Partial 3R Projects (rev. Jan. 2011)

  Ch. 303  Roadside Safety
           49  Roadside Safety (rev. Sep. 2011)

  Ch. 304  MEPDG Pavement- & Underdrain-Design Elements
           52  Pavement and Underdrain Design Elements (rev. Jan. 2011)

  Ch. 305  At-Grade Intersection
           46  Intersections At-Grade (rev. Jan. 2011)

  Ch. 306  Interchange
           48  Interchanges (rev. Jan. 2011)

  Ch. 307  Trail/Greenway/Non-Motorized Pedestrian Facility
           51  Special Design Elements (rev. Jan. 2011)

  Ch. 308  Special Design Elements (rev. Jan. 2011)
           47  Railroad/Highway Grade Crossings (rev. Jan. 2011)
           51  Special Design Elements (rev. Jan. 2011)

   

• Part 4 - Structural

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  Ch. 401  Definitions & Abbreviations
            58  Structural Design Literature (rev. Jan. 2011)

  Ch. 402  Structure Size & Type, (Jan. 2012, ref. Design Memo 12-01)
            70  Bridge Design Operational Information (rev. Jan. 2011)

  Ch. 403  Load Analysis & Application, (Jan. 2012, ref. Design Memo 12-01)

  Ch. 404  Bridge Deck, (Jan. 2012, ref. Design Memo 12-01)

  Ch. 405  Reinforced-Concrete Structure, (Jan. 2012, ref. Design Memo 12-01)

  Ch. 406  Prestressed-Concrete Structure, (Jan. 2012, ref. Design Memo 12-01)

  Ch. 407  Structural Steel, (Jan. 2012, ref. Design Memo 12-01)

  Ch. 408  Foundation, (Jan. 2012, ref. Design Memo 12-01)

  Ch. 409  Abutment, Bent, Pier, & Bearing, (Jan. 2012, ref. Design Memo 12-01)

  Ch. 410  Earth-Retaining System, (Jan. 2012, ref. Design Memo 12-01)

  Ch. 411  Precast, Prefabricated Structure
            Please see 203 for information.

  Ch. 412  Bridge Rehabilitation
            72  Bridge Rehabilitation (rev. Jan. 2011)

  Ch. 413  Wood/Other Structures
            65  Wood Superstructures (rev. Jan. 2011)

   

• Part 5 - Traffic and Safety

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  Ch. 501  Definitions & Abbreviations

  Ch. 502  Traffic Design
           75  Highway Signs (rev. Jan. 2011)
           76  Pavement Markings (rev. Jan. 2011)
           77  Traffic Signals (rev. May 2011)
           78  Highway Lighting (rev. Jan. 2011)

  Ch. 503  Traffic Maintenance
           81  Transportation Management Plans (rev. Jan. 2011)
           82  Traffic-Control-Plan Design (rev. Jan. 2011)
           83  Traffic-Control Devices in a Construction Zone (rev. Mar. 2011)

  Ch. 504  Traffic Safety

   

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